Valentine’s Day is finally upon us.
Although no Columbus restaurants made the OpenTable list of most romantic in America in 2024, there are still plenty of great places for a date night.
And while it’s extremely unlikely you’ll be able to get reservations to any of these places for Valentine’s Day (check OpenTable if you don’t believe), they’re all still just as romantic any other day of the year.
Here’s the top 10 most romantic restaurants in Columbus, according to Tripadvisor:
Mandrake Rooftop
The Mandrake Rooftop, located at 808 N. High St., offers an expansive view of Downtown, stylish cocktails and tapas-style menu with carefully curated ingredients.
Mandrake has a five star rating on Tripadvisor from 77 reviews.
The Refectory
The Refectory, among central Ohio’s most celebrated and enduring restaurants, is known for its classic French cuisine and hundreds of wine offerings. It is located at 1092 Bethel Road on the Northwest Side.
The Refectory has 4.5 stars on Tripadvisor from 514 reviews.
Z Cucina di Spirito
Z Cucina di Spirito offers fine traditional and modern Italian dining. While there are two locations, the one that made this list is the Grandview Heights location at 1368 Grandview Ave.
Z Cucina di Spirito has 4.5 stars on Tripadvisor from 937 reviews.
Lindey’s
Lindey’s is one of the longest-serving fine-dining restaurants in Columbus. It is known for its picturesque patio and elevated surf ‘n’ turf menu. You can find Lindey’s at at 169 E. Beck St. in German Village.
Lindey’s has 4.5 stars on Tripadvisor from 1,193 reviews.
Mitchell’s Ocean Club
Mitchell’s Ocean Club is a Cameron Mitchell restaurant located at Easton Town Center. The Ocean Club offers upscale seafood and steaks.
Mitchell’s Ocean Club has 4.5 stars on Tripadvisor from 703 reviews.
Martini Modern Italian
Martini Modern Italian, another Cameron Mitchell restaurant, features modern Italian favorites and handcrafted cocktails. Located at 445 N. High St. just by North Market in the Short North.
Martini Modern Italian has 4.5 stars on Tripadvisor from 546 reviews.
Mozart’s
Mozart’s is a Clintonville bakery, café and event space that focuses on serving German and Hungarian food. The café, located at 4784 N. High St., is open Thursday and Friday 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Saturday 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. (although the kitchen closes at 3 p.m. all three days).
Mozart’s has 4.5 stars on Tripadvisor from 449 reviews.
Barcelona
Barcelona is a Spanish-fusion restaurant in German Village known for its paella and Spanish small plates. It is located at 263 E. Whittier St.
Barcelona has 4.5 stars on Tripadvisor out of 429 reviews.
The Guild House
The Guild House, another Cameron Mitchell restaurant in the Short North, offers creative American dishes with a focus on locally sourcing ingredients. Find it at 624 N. High St.
The Guild House has 4.5 stars on Tripadvisor out of 410 reviews.
Basi Italia
The Dispatch has previously called Basi Italia in Victorian Village a “hidden gem” in an intimate setting serving northern Italian food. It’s tucked into an alleyway at 811 Highland St.
Basi Italia has 4.5 stars on Tripadvisor from 210 reviews.
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